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The fiction "Mac" from Always Sunny in Philadelphia owns this relaxed no-nonsense gastropub just a few blocks from City House Philadelphia.
Mac's Tavern
226 Market StThe fiction "Mac" from Always Sunny in Philadelphia owns this relaxed no-nonsense gastropub just a few blocks from City House Philadelphia.
With a name like Khyber Pass, you may not be sure what you're going to find. What you get is well damn good creole / southern cooking in a restaurant space next to a relaxed local bar.
PRO TIP: They have some great vegan options too!
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Khyber Pass Pub
56 S 2nd StWith a name like Khyber Pass, you may not be sure what you're going to find. What you get is well damn good creole / southern cooking in a restaurant space next to a relaxed local bar.
PRO TIP: They have some great vegan options too!
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
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Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks
214 Market StDiehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
The self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
Outpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
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Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks
214 Market StOutpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
The #1 sushi / omakase in Philadelphia, Hiroki meals normally span 2.5 - 3 hours. The reviews of the food and the experience are constantly perfect rated. Reservations required.
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Hiroki
1355 North Front StreetThe #1 sushi / omakase in Philadelphia, Hiroki meals normally span 2.5 - 3 hours. The reviews of the food and the experience are constantly perfect rated. Reservations required.
Homemade pastas & other Italian comfort foods are offered in a rustic setting with outdoor seating.
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Spasso Italian Grill
34 S Front StHomemade pastas & other Italian comfort foods are offered in a rustic setting with outdoor seating.
Cure your taco and carne asada cravings at Lucha Cartel. Funky Day of the Dead-inspired decor sets a lively vibe at this offbeat cantina with beer & tequila.
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Lucha Cartel
207 Chestnut StCure your taco and carne asada cravings at Lucha Cartel. Funky Day of the Dead-inspired decor sets a lively vibe at this offbeat cantina with beer & tequila.
Continental restaurant known for farm-to-table fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
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FARMiCiA
15 S 3rd StContinental restaurant known for farm-to-table fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
First Time Visitors Classics
Outpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
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Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks
214 Market StOutpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
Outpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveOutpost of a local Philly chain offers all the mainstays like cheesesteaks & Italian hoagies.
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 South 9th StreetDiehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack.
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Liberty Bell
Liberty BellLast rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack.
The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky. Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge.
A bronze Rocky statue was briefly situated at the top of the steps for the filming of Rocky III. This statue, now located at the bottom right of the steps, is a popular photo opportunity for visitors. The top of the steps offers a commanding view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall.
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Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky. Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge.
A bronze Rocky statue was briefly situated at the top of the steps for the filming of Rocky III. This statue, now located at the bottom right of the steps, is a popular photo opportunity for visitors. The top of the steps offers a commanding view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall.
Love Park, officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, is a plaza located in Center City, Philadelphia. The park is nicknamed Love Park for its reproduction of Robert Indiana's Love sculpture which overlooks the plaza
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Love Park
Arch StreetLove Park, officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, is a plaza located in Center City, Philadelphia. The park is nicknamed Love Park for its reproduction of Robert Indiana's Love sculpture which overlooks the plaza
Located directly across the street from City House Philadelphia, Christ Church's congregation included 15 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
American Revolutionary War leaders who attended Christ Church include George Washington, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross (after she had been read out of the Quaker meeting house to which she belonged for marrying John Ross, son of an assistant rector at Christ Church). Brass plaques mark the pews where these individuals once sat.
Christ Church Philadelphia
229 Moore StLocated directly across the street from City House Philadelphia, Christ Church's congregation included 15 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
American Revolutionary War leaders who attended Christ Church include George Washington, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross (after she had been read out of the Quaker meeting house to which she belonged for marrying John Ross, son of an assistant rector at Christ Church). Brass plaques mark the pews where these individuals once sat.
Franklin Court is complex of museums, structures, and historic sites within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the site which American Patriot Benjamin Franklin had his Philadelphia residence from 1763 to his death in 1790.
The complex was designed by the firm of Venturi and Rauch, and opened in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. The site consists of the archaeological remnants of the Benjamin Franklin's house and nearby buildings, "ghost" reconstruction of the form of the house and print shop, an underground museum focused on Franklin, and historic structures facing Market Street, including what are now a working post-office and printing-shop.
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Fragments of Franklin Court
322 Market StFranklin Court is complex of museums, structures, and historic sites within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the site which American Patriot Benjamin Franklin had his Philadelphia residence from 1763 to his death in 1790.
The complex was designed by the firm of Venturi and Rauch, and opened in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. The site consists of the archaeological remnants of the Benjamin Franklin's house and nearby buildings, "ghost" reconstruction of the form of the house and print shop, an underground museum focused on Franklin, and historic structures facing Market Street, including what are now a working post-office and printing-shop.
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations.
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Market St & 6th St station
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations.
Drinks
This low-key watering hole offers pub grub, sports on TV & a range of games, from cornhole to Xbox.
Sto's Bar
236 Market StThis low-key watering hole offers pub grub, sports on TV & a range of games, from cornhole to Xbox.
Spare, industrial barroom offering classic & creative pub grub, cocktails & rotating craft brews.
The Gaslight
120 Market StSpare, industrial barroom offering classic & creative pub grub, cocktails & rotating craft brews.
Set in the Old Original Bookbinder's, Jose Garces' saloon offers seafood, a raw bar & retro drinks.
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The Olde Bar
125 Walnut StSet in the Old Original Bookbinder's, Jose Garces' saloon offers seafood, a raw bar & retro drinks.
Bright, rustic-chic brewpub serving craft beer paired with pub grub & globally influenced mains.
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2nd Story Brewing
117 Chestnut StBright, rustic-chic brewpub serving craft beer paired with pub grub & globally influenced mains.
A short taxi or walk away, Philadelphia Distillery Craft cocktails using house spirits & guided distillery tours in a converted, historic factory.
PRO TIP: Try their gin or vodka! Made in house and so good :)
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Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StA short taxi or walk away, Philadelphia Distillery Craft cocktails using house spirits & guided distillery tours in a converted, historic factory.
PRO TIP: Try their gin or vodka! Made in house and so good :)
Locally owned and operated, Yards Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Philadelphia. Some well known beers are the Chocolate Love Stout and beers created from the recipes of founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
PRO TIP: Free tours are offered daily, check in with them for availability.
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Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StLocally owned and operated, Yards Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Philadelphia. Some well known beers are the Chocolate Love Stout and beers created from the recipes of founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
PRO TIP: Free tours are offered daily, check in with them for availability.
Coffee + Tea
Small coffeehouse where the brews use beans roasted on-site & the food menu features light fare. Quite little side street with this great locally owned and operated coffee shop has been plying the bean trade for years now - go see why :)
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Old City Coffee
221 Church StSmall coffeehouse where the brews use beans roasted on-site & the food menu features light fare. Quite little side street with this great locally owned and operated coffee shop has been plying the bean trade for years now - go see why :)
It may not be everyone's cup of coffee, but for those who love it there is one nearby! On the corner of 3rd and Arch, Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
2201-2219 S Broad StIt may not be everyone's cup of coffee, but for those who love it there is one nearby! On the corner of 3rd and Arch, Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Sounds strange, but its true - this little coffee chain was started by a local real estate company. Hey, they've got great locations, consistent wifi, and hightops to work.
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OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount AveSounds strange, but its true - this little coffee chain was started by a local real estate company. Hey, they've got great locations, consistent wifi, and hightops to work.
Known nationally now, La Colomb started in Philly and still boats some of their most beautiful locations. This location, right off Independence Park, has high ceilings, plenty of space to sit, and great coffee on roast AND on tap.
Pro-tip: Our favorite draft latte in the city. Never tried one? Get it here and thank us later :)
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveKnown nationally now, La Colomb started in Philly and still boats some of their most beautiful locations. This location, right off Independence Park, has high ceilings, plenty of space to sit, and great coffee on roast AND on tap.
Pro-tip: Our favorite draft latte in the city. Never tried one? Get it here and thank us later :)